Manager II, Safety - Military Veterans

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Opportunity summary: As a Safety Manager you will be responsible for all activities related to occupational safety and health in the facility you are aligned to and you will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements and laws to prevent hazards and injuries. As a Safety Manager you will manage and develop safety programs to educate all team members and to prevent hazards, risks, and injuries.

How you will impact WestRock

• Develop and maintain safety education training program within the facility
• Critical role in proper communication with business partners at the facility
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, regulations, and reporting in manufacturing, including SES (Safety Excellence Systems) and other programmatic audits
• Maintain and update existing safety procedures, standard operating procedures, and policies
• Conduct all safety related crew meetings, including initiating and oversight of Safety Committee Meeting
• Partner with front line leaders to review and improve safety practices and ensure adoption by employees
• Perform hazardous risk assessments for tasks or jobs to identify potential hazards and develop risk prevention plans to mitigate them
• Partner with worker's compensation and general liability insurance representatives to ensure compliance with policy requirements
• Facilitate Workers Compensation Claim management
• Review and analyze accident/injury reports and data for accuracy and detail, ensuring corrective actions are taken; HOP Event Facilitator
• Assist in administration of safety incentive program, including assessing participation, monitoring engagement, reviewing all data, sharing trends and metrics
• Thorough knowledge of industrial manufacturing safety standards and methodologies
• Proven track record of critical thinking and problem-solving
• Model and promote an organizational culture that fosters safe practices through effective leadership and training

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or minimum 3-5 years of related safety management experience.
• Must have 5+ years of safety supervisory role in a safety program
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Lean / Six Sigma certification a plus

• Inspire others to develop themselves and seek out continuous learning opportunities by serving as a role model and seeking out personal developmental opportunities
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of safety regulations, including OSHA, ANSI, and NFPA
• Government or professional training and compliance courses (e.g. OSHA 30-hour training) are preferred, if not will need to be obtained

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.